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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.80, 2,747.68 and 534.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.80, 2,747.68 and 534.18 is: 801.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.80 : 2,747.68 = 534.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.80/2,747.68 = 534.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.80x = 2,747.68 × 534.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.80x = 1,467,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,755.70/1,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.26

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